Mona by Pola Oloixarac

Mona

Pola Oloixarac with Adam Morris (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Mona by Pola Oloixarac is a gripping and intriguing read that will captivate fans of literary fiction, satire, and feminist literature, particularly those who appreciate complex, darkly comedic explorations of identity, writing, and the complexities of being a woman of color in a predominantly white, academic world.

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Mona, a Peruvian writer based in California, presents a tough and sardonic exterior. She likes drugs and cigarettes, and when she learns that she is something of an anthropological curiosity—a woman writer of color treasured at her university for ...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 1,818 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

mysterious: 50%

reflective: 43%

challenging: 38%

tense: 33%

funny: 27%

emotional: 26%

sad: 13%

adventurous: 7%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

23% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
51% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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